From the people who brought the wonderfully quirky Untitled Goose Game to the United States, Panic's Playdate is the retro-gamer's answer to the 4K, high-tech console: a tiny handheld wonder with a black-and-white, old-school, Gameboy-esque screen (plus all the convenience of downloadable games, including 24 originals that come with the console).

Portland tea geeks have been fawning over this fairly new shop on NE Killingsworth, from Smith Teamaker alumnus Ravi Kroesen and mindfulness teacher Veronika Vogler. Harvested in 2019, the couple's shu puer, a fermented cake of tea, comes not from Yunnan, China, where the vast majority of puer originates, but Guo Gan, Myanmar, just across the border. It's focused, with plenty of earth and astounding depth. 

Cyclists and bikepackers love to slap these patches on their frame bags and seat packs, sporting phrases like "The Luddites were right" or "forage with care." Illustrator Spencer Hawkes draws inspiration from backcountry trips, tabletop games, and fantasy novels; as such, the patches are ideal for the adventurer in your life who spends their summers stealth-camping and their winters playing Dungeons & Dragons.

This is not your mid-aughts Chrome bag: The now Portland-based brand, known for its once-ubiquitous seatbelt-strap messenger bags, has released a cool, lightweight mini-me of its tensile sling. Either a cross-body or fanny pack, it's just big enough for the basics (wallet, keys, phone), as rain-friendly as the original, and durable enough for impromptu jogs or hikes. 

Ditch the ultra-serious Riedels and go for something joyful. Local glassblower and artist Alex Winston designed these colorful stemless wine glasses, hand-blown here in pretty pastels like lilac and baby blue. Pair them with a bottle of Maloof and a gift card to Ardor; your local natural wine geek will be pleased as piquette. 

A baseball cap warm enough for winter. Made with Melton wool, the hat is both sturdy and toasty enough for blustery, below-freezing days. Dehen's legacy of midcentury letterman jackets and cheerleader uniforms is clear in its nostalgic feel, and the leather strap and nickel clasp give it a designer edge—quite the upgrade from the basic Oregon Ducks cap.

The dizzyingly expansive array of chile oils on the market may leave you sweating, but we dare you to find something similar to this: Somewhere between a salsa macha and a chile crisp, this dried chile–bolstered oil from Hot Mama Salsa gets its bitter nuttiness from a combination of sesame seeds, black garlic, and ground coffee. Its nice, middle-ground spice level can satisfy a wide range of heat seekers.

Artist and illustrator Lisa Congdon has created work for everyone from Target to New York's Museum of Modern Art. But for those hoping to doodle, sketch, and draw on their own, Congdon's ultra-cute pens and erasers may be a better fit. You'll find pencils, journals, and notepads in her shop, plus a broader spectrum of puzzles and prints.

Anyone who has slurped Jell-O shots at Oma's Hideaway or dunked roti at Gado Gado has encountered Kate Blairstone's work: The artist is responsible for the restaurants' critter-adorned walls. Custom wallpaper may be a little much for a holiday gift, but these chicory-clad coasters would slip easily into a Christmas stocking. Go overboard and dress them in Blairstone's wrapping paper.

Felicia Murray's creator kits are a good, broad-spectrum gift for crafters: Each kit comes with everything someone would need to complete this petite needlepoint, for those who are new to the hoop, but its components are abundant enough to let intermediate embroiderers play. This lush ecosystem of teal and seafoam is just one of several kits and color schemes.